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Projects by Category

L2M – The design and fabrication of inert meso- and micro-porous PEEK membranes

This project aims to help bring a new type of filtration membrane—made from a strong and reusable material called PEEK—to the market, specifically for use in making biopharmaceutical drugs. The main goal is to understand the current market, talk to companies and other key stakeholders to identify their specific needs, and develop a clear plan for successfully commercializing these membranes. By doing this, the partner organization will benefit by clearly knowing how to position their product, build valuable relationships with potential customers, and create opportunities to grow their business through innovation.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Charles-Francois De Lannoy

Student:

Partner:

DMZ Ventures Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Biomanufacturing; Biotechnology; Technology

University:

McMaster University

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

La biodiversité des lacs et des forêts d’eskers

Ce projet étudie les eskers, qui sont des formations géologiques spéciales faites de sable et de gravier laissés par les anciens glaciers. Ces eskers stockent une eau potable propre et abritent des écosystèmes uniques. Cependant, les activités forestières peuvent modifier ces milieux et impacter les plantes et les animaux, surtout les petits insectes du sol et de l’eau. La recherche comparera différents types de gestion forestière et leurs effets sur la biodiversité dans les eskers. Le stagiaire aidera à la collecte et au traitement des données. Les résultats aideront à améliorer les pratiques de foresterie durable et à protéger ces écosystèmes sensibles. Cette collaboration bénéficiera aux deux institutions en combinant leurs connaissances en écologie, hydrologie et gestion forestière. Le stage contribue également à l’éducation et à la carrière universitaire de l’étudiant et les échanges scientifiques internationaux entre le Canada et l’Europe.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Miguel Montoro Girona

Student:

Partner:

L'Institut Agro Rennes Angers

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Education

University:

Université du Québec en Abitibi-Témiscamingue

Program:

Globalink Research Award

L2M-Ez Breath Heat Pump Cleaning

This project focuses on developing and commercializing a new heat pump cleaning tool designed to work on all models, solving a key challenge in the industry. Currently, the only available tool comes from the U.S. and is not universally effective, making cleaning difficult and expensive due to import costs and tariffs. By creating a locally made, more efficient alternative, EZ Breathe Heat Pump Cleaning can reduce costs, improve service quality, and expand its business. This project will help finalize the design, create a manufacturing plan, and develop a strategy to bring the product to market, giving EZ Breathe a competitive advantage and ownership of a unique, in-demand tool

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Faculty Supervisor:

Libby Osgood

Student:

Partner:

Springboard Atlantic Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Manufacturing

University:

University of Prince Edward Island

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

L2M – Development of Extracellular Vesicles Isolation Platform via Capillary Microfluidics

This project aims to explore the commercial potential of a new microfluidic device that can isolate tiny particles called extracellular vesicles (EVs) from biological samples. These EVs have important uses in disease detection, drug delivery, and medical research. The goal is to better understand the market, identify customer needs, and develop a plan to bring this technology to real-world users. The expected benefit to the partner organization is a clear commercialization roadmap, stronger understanding of the product’s value, and connections with potential customers and partners to help bring the innovation to market.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Amir Sanati Nezhad

Student:

Partner:

Innovate Calgary

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

L2M – Driving Precision in Surgical Robotics Through Dynamic Data Analytics

As the demand for surgical interventions and the complexity of procedures increase, the need for intelligent, scalable solutions for care automation is more urgent than ever. We aim to translate cutting-edge research in neurorehabilitation and functional assessment technologies into a new generation of medical analytics systems. Capable of extracting meaningful insights from surgical procedures, we aim to empower the next generation of medical robotics—supporting greater automation and smarter decision-making in the operating room.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Jose Zariffa

Student:

Partner:

DMZ Ventures Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Artificial Intelligence

University:

University Health Network

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

L2M — PrintedSUN Business Strategy

This project will focus on developing a business strategy to help PrintedSUN bring its innovative bili-blanket to market. The bili-blanket is a portable, flexible phototherapy device designed to treat newborn jaundice while allowing for mother-baby bonding. Over four months, the project will explore market opportunities, funding options, regulatory requirements, and commercialization strategies to support the product’s launch and growth. The expected benefit to PrintedSUN is a clear roadmap for scaling the technology, securing investment, and navigating the medical device approval process, helping bring this important healthcare innovation to hospitals and families.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Gregory Welch

Student:

Partner:

Innovate Calgary

Discipline:

Business

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

L2M – Sustainable Water-Resistant Coatings

This project focuses on developing a sustainable, bio-based, water-resistant coating designed to replace traditional plastic laminations used in paper-based packaging. Plastic-coated paper products, while offering essential barrier properties, are not recyclable and contribute to landfill waste, microplastic pollution, and increased carbon emissions. Our innovative coating, derived from shellac resin, is fully recyclable, compostable, and FDA-approved for food contact, providing a green alternative without compromising performance. Through this project, we aim to optimize the formulation for industrial scalability, validate its performance in extended pilot trials, and support Canada’s transition towards sustainable packaging solutions, aligning with federal regulations and global sustainability goals.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Tricia Carmichael

Student:

Partner:

DMZ Ventures Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Agriculture and Food; Sustainability & the Environment; Manufacturing and Construction

University:

University of Windsor

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

L2M – FleetWiz: An Intelligent Platform for Heterogeneous Spatio-Temporal Truckload Fleet Dispatching

This project aims to commercialize a smart dispatching assistant designed to help trucking and logistics companies reduce costs and improve operational efficiency. The assistant leverages cutting-edge technologies to support dispatchers in making better, faster decisions while coordinating fleets of drivers, trucks, and trailers.
Over the course of the project, we will engage with industry stakeholders to validate the market need, define the ideal user profile, and refine the product based on real-world feedback. We’ll also develop a business model, pricing strategy, and go-to-market plan to ensure the solution is viable, scalable, and aligned with the logistics industry’s operational challenges.
The outcome of this project will be a clear path to market for an intelligent fleet management solution that supports innovation and sustainability in the transportation sector.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Xin Wang

Student:

Partner:

Innovate Calgary

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Professional, scientific and technical services

University:

University of Calgary

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

L2M – RevoStep: Advancing Mobility Innovation

The intern is developing a new patent-pending mobility device (class 1 medical device) called the RevoStep, which utilizes an innovative peg-leg mechanism with integrated springs to the user’s injured leg that drastically reduces the load and redirects it away from the injured knee. This innovative product offers a more convenient and flexible recovery alternative to crutches and wheelchairs, specifically designed for individuals with knee injuries/surgeries—filling a gap in the current market.
The intern’s expected benefit is to receive funding for the project and mentorship from the partner organization.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Sundeep Singh

Student:

Partner:

Springboard Atlantic Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology

University:

University of Prince Edward Island

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

L2M – Combined Gamma Probe and Ultrasound Imaging System for Cancer Surgery

Breast cancer is the leading cause of cancer among women, with over 30,000 new cases diagnosed across Canada every year. Most patients undergo breast conserving surgery to remove the tumour, but in over 20% of cases, some of the cancerous tissue is missed, requiring the patient to have a second surgery. We are currently developing a novel hand-held imaging system that combines a new type of radiation detector with ultrasound imaging, allowing surgeons to better visualize and differentiate cancer from healthy tissue, ensuring complete tumour removal. This project will complete a risk assessment on our medical device, gather feedback from surgeons and stakeholders, and ultimately enhance the technology so it is ready for clinical translation, regulatory approvals, and widespread adoption. Overall, this project will help accelerate the path to commercialization, getting one step closer to reducing revision surgeries and improving patient outcomes following breast cancer surgery.

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Faculty Supervisor:

David Holdsworth

Student:

Partner:

DMZ Ventures Inc

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Health and Related Sciences & Technology; Technology

University:

The University of Western Ontario

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

Introduction of millets as a sustainable livestock feed crop for marginal lands in Southern Alberta

Most Albertan crop farmers have substantial resource-intensive but non-profitable marginal lands and dry zones where, due to reduced water availability, seeded crops don’t thrive. On the other hand, livestock producers demand nutritious, low-cost feed with a stable supply chain. We aim to connect and solve both problems by introducing hardy millet species that can:
1. thrive on low-productivity marginal as well as agricultural lands dedicated to feed production,
2. require low water and fertilizer inputs
3. likely sequester more carbon than wheat and canola, making them an attractive environmentally sustainable crop
4. are nutrient-rich, and
5. potentially low-cost feed alternatives that have been used as livestock feed in South Asia and Africa for centuries.
With this project, we aim to conduct field tests for five millet species to assess their growth and yield potential in a Canadian agroclimate, assess their nutritional profile, and assess their likelihood of being beneficial as chicken feed supplements through in-vitro assays. We are jointly supported by Lethbridge County and Lethbridge North and St. Mary’s Irrigation districts who are interested in identifying a short-season and less resource-intensive (irrigation) cover crop that could reduce soil erosion and economically benefit the Southern Alberta farming community.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Neha Vaid

Student:

Partner:

Lethbridge County;Small Plot Inc

Discipline:

Life Sciences

Sector:

Public administration

University:

University of Lethbridge

Program:

Accelerate

L2M – Development of Waste Paper Biomass Technology: Transformation of Recycled Waste Paper into Carbon-Based Products

This innovation project aims to help mitigate pressing global problems including; resource and waste management, global warming, deforestation, pollution, and energy shortages. At present there is a huge and growing global demand for high-value carbon-based products such as biochar, activated carbon, and carbon electrodes. These products are commonly made from wood biomass, graphite, or other high carbon-containing products. Extraction and processing of these natural resources requires significant energy, generates waste and pollution, and releases greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. The potential of using waste paper, in place of these natural resources, to create these value-added products offers an opportunity for an affordable and ecofriendly alternative that will reduce pressures on resource and waste management and help reduce pollution and GHG emissions.

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Faculty Supervisor:

Stephanie Shaw

Student:

Partner:

Springboard Atlantic Inc.

Discipline:

Engineering

Sector:

Sustainability & the Environment; Green/Alternative Energy; Advanced Manufacturing

University:

University of Prince Edward Island

Program:

Business Strategy Internship

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